Morocco is in uncharted territory after becoming only the fourth African country to reach the quarterfinals at soccer’s biggest tournament.
Hardly surprising, given Mbappé is the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals and is widely considered the man to succeed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as soccer’s biggest star.
Kyle Walker of England answers to the media during a press conference following England training session at Al Wakrah Stadium on December 7, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. Walker will have the job of trying to limit the damage Mbappé can inflict on England’s defense at Al Bayt Stadium. But rather than merely trying to contain France’s biggest threat, discussion this week has been about how bold Three Lions coach Gareth Southgate is prepared to be in response.England reached the semifinals in 2018, losing 2-1 in extra time to Croatia when trying to protect an early lead.
"I very much like Gareth. If I understand correctly, not everyone appreciates him so much in his own country," noted Deschamps. Ismail Jakobs R of Senegal vies with Kyle Walker of England during the Round of 16 match between England and Senegal of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec. 4, 2022.
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